Kirkwood, President and
CEO of the American Lung Association. The company
traces it roots to 1906, and has been managed by the Cullman family
since 1961.

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"When we first released this report card four years ago,
there were only two states that had smokefree public places and workplaces
including restaurants and bars -- California and Delaware," said Kirkwood. "In
the 1990s Maine had one of the highest youth smoking rates in the country
-- and between 1997 and 2005 it declined almost 60 percent. Higher taxes make cigarettes more expensive, which deters
kids from starting to smoke and motivates adults to quit." For more information about the American Lung Association or to
support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to
www.
The Cullman family will participate in the transition of the
day-to-day operations to Swedish Match for the remainder of the year.

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Today, the American Lung Association kicked
off its Smokefree Air 2010 Challenge calling on state and local
policymakers to strengthen smokefree air laws to protect all citizens from
the dangers of secondhand smoke.

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The Kentucky
increase was the first cigarette tax increase in 35 years. In New York City
there has been a 15 percent decline over two years.

Business Editors

STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Swedish Match
(STO:SWMA) announced today that it has agreed in principle to acquire
all outstanding shares of General Cigar currently owned by the Cullman
family."
General Cigar is already a full-consolidated entity of Swedish
Match.

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Thirty-six states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico received an "F"
for program funding. Five states -- Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island and
Washington -- are at or over $2 per pack. Unfortunately, it continues to fail to fund
cessation at the level recommended by its own experts. Finally, although
more than 100 nations have ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control, the world's first public health treaty, the President has not sent
the treaty to the U.lungusa.

About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading
organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
General Cigar produces the number one selling premium cigar in the
United States, Macanudo, and several other leading premium brands in
the US, including Partagas, Punch, and Hoyo de Monterrey.

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We are challenging policymakers from governor to councilmember to
protect the public by passing strong smokefree air laws. A
study published in the American Journal of Public Health concluded that if
states spend just the minimum amount recommended by the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC), youth smoking nationally would be 3 to 14 percent lower. Under this transaction, Swedish Match will own 100 percent of
General Cigar. We look forward to
further developing our cigar businesses , with the exceptionally strong
brands of General Cigar, and to further grow our premium cigar
presence in both the US and internationally," said Sven Hindrikes,
President and CEO of Swedish Match AB.

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The
report can be found online at www.

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"From 2002 to 2005, seven more states became smokefree states -- that's
incredible progress.

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"The result will be lives saved from the death
and disease caused by tobacco use and addiction. The American Lung Association funds vital research on
the causes of and treatments for lung disease. The transaction is expected to be consummated on or
before April 1st.
Swedish Match is a unique company with its range of market-leading
brands in the product areas of snuff and chewing tobacco, cigars and
pipe tobacco - tobacco's niche products - as well as matches and
lighters.

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The Challenge's kickoff is in conjunction with the release of its 4th
annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control Report Card.

Federal Government Once Again Falters In Protecting Americans

The United States once again received poor grades for its tobacco
prevention efforts.

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"Every American deserves smokefree
air now. A smokefree U..Average State Cigarette Excise Tax Continues to Rise

Twelve states raised their cigarette taxes in 2005, increasing the average
state cigarette tax to 92 cents per pack (from 84 cents last year). The total purchase price for the remaining shares in General
Cigar will be established under the call provisions of the existing
shareholder agreement between Swedish Match and the Cullman family .

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The report card shows the most significant progress in the area of
smokefree air .org.

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The Good News Is. In the first six
months since Oklahoma's historic 80-cent tax increase , 30,000 Oklahomans
have quit smoking.
"Since 1999 when Swedish Match acquired General Cigar's mass
market cigar business, the relationship between our two companies has
grown and flourished ," said Edgar M Cullman, Jr.

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PRESS RELEASE American Lung Association Challenges States to Go Smokefree by 2010

Going smokefree will
result in healthier people, reduced health care costs and thousands of
lives saved.

The dramatic increase in state cigarette taxes has motivated thousands of
smokers to quit. A grade of A is assigned to
excellent state policy, while an F indicates inadequate state laws., General Cigar's
Chief Executive Officer.

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"Smokefree air laws are an overwhelming
success that the public has embraced," said John L. Almost eight years after the state tobacco
settlement , known as the Master Settlement Agreement, only six states --
Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Maine , Mississippi and Wyoming -- have
sustained the commitment of significantly funding tobacco prevention and
cessation programs. Bipartisan legislation to authorize Food and Drug
Administration (FDA ) authority to regulate tobacco products continues to
languish in Congress.

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Kentucky and North Carolina ,
both tobacco-growing states, raised their cigarette tax. Lung
disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of
death have declined.
While wholly-owned by Swedish Match , General Cigar will continue to be
managed as a separate commercial unit. Swedish Match
shares are listed on Stockholmsborsen (SWMA).

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"With political resolve and strong public health partnerships , Maine has
set an example for all states," said Edward Miller, CEO of the American
Lung Association of Maine. "The management of General Cigar is extremely
proud of the successful business our people have helped to create and
we are confident that the business will have an exciting and
prosperous future under the management of Swedish Match.

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Maine Is 2005 Valedictorian

In 2005, Maine became the first state to receive an "A" in each of the four
categories: tobacco prevention spending , cigarette tax, smokefree air and
youth access. "It's a public health disgrace that so many states have
redirected funding away from effective tobacco prevention programs," said
Cassandra Welch , Director of National Advocacy at the American Lung
Association and author of this annual report .lungusa.
"The Cullman family has provided excellent management and
developed the premium cigar business in the US. The Group's global operations generated sales of 13,007MSEK
for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2004.

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"This is a life-saving accomplishment," said Kirkwood."

States Continue to Cut Tobacco Prevention Programs

Despite strong evidence showing that tobacco prevention programs save lives
and money, states continued to underfund tobacco prevention programs.S. Senate for its consideration.org. Currently, Swedish Match owns 64 percent of General
Cigar, while 36 percent of the company is owned by the Cullman family.

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Swedish Match To Acquire Remaining Ownership In General Cigar

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is achievable.

The Report Card

The American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control report card grades
each state and the federal government on key tobacco control policies
including cessation, regulation of tobacco products, ratification of the
tobacco treaty, cigarette taxes, smokefree air, tobacco prevention programs
and youth access to tobacco products.

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.
Nineteen states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have a tax of $1
or more. Recognised as a world leader in the premium cigar
business, General Cigar is the market leader in the US, and is one of
the leading growers of high-quality Connecticut shade wrapper.

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A bright spot was the federal government 's decision
to have Medicare cover smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling for
most of its beneficiaries. The laws are graded against
recognized criteria and translates each state's relative progress into a
letter grade comprised of A, B, C, D or F. With the generous support of
the public , the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at
a time.

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